I think that one of the reasons that this Board thrives with so many divergent personalities is that we have, by and large, decided to keep our pet hates to ourselves, unless they are word-related. I hope that everybody will see the advantages of continuing such a practice. And later: [Max,] I would be most interested in your views on that problem.
Max: Sorry, Keiva, but I have nothing to add on the subject.

Max, the first two sentences are, verbatim, language you yourself authored several months ago, in a previous contentious context. I was frankly expecting that you'd reaffirm them. Have your views changed? or do you feel this is an instance of "circumstances alter cases"?